International polymer distribution company, Resin Trade Ltd, has selected polythene bag manufacturer Duo UK, to be the first UK-based manufacturer to produce mailing bags using Green PE, a thermoplastic resin made entirely from sugarcane ethanol.Read more

The Director-General Designate of the British Plastics Federation has condemned today’s confirmation of a plastic bag tax in England in 2015, describing the levy as “discriminatory” and “anti-competitive.”Read more

The European Commission has adopted a proposal that requires Member States to reduce their use of lightweight plastic carrier bags.
Member States can choose the most appropriate measures, including charges, national reduction targets or a ban.Read more